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Of all types of personal injury, those to the brain
are among the most likely to result in death or permanent
disability. Estimates of traumatic brain injury (TBI)
incidence, severity, and cost reflect the enormous losses
to individuals, their families, and society from these created
by traumatic brain injuries. According to the CDC, each year
more than 80,000 Americans survive a hospitalization for traumatic
brain injury but are discharged with TBI-related disabilities
and 5.3 million Americans are living today with a TBI-related
disability.
Twenty-two percent of people who have a TBI (traumatic
brain injury) die from their injuries. The risk of
having a TBI is especially high among adolescents, young adults,
and people older than 75 years of age. For persons of all
ages, the risk of TBI among males is twice the risk of traumatic
brain injuries among females. The leading causes of TBI are
motor vehicle crashes, violence, and falls. Nearly two-thirds
of firearm-related TBIs are classified as suicidal in intent.
The leading causes of TBI vary by age: Falls
are the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries among persons
aged 65 years and older, whereas transportation (auto accidents,
trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents) leads among persons
aged 5 to 64 years. Traumatic brain injury can greatly affect
many cognitive, physical, and psychological skills. Physical
deficit can include ambulation, balance, coordination, fine
motor skills, strength, and endurance. Cognitive deficits
of language and communication, information processing, memory,
and perceptual skills are common. Psychological status is
also often altered. Adjustment to disability issues are frequently
encountered by people with TBI.
Because the majority of traumatic brain injuries are caused
by motor vehicle accidents, many innocent people unnecessarily
suffer because of the carelessness and negligence of others.
The economic burden of treating traumatic brain injury patients
is between 9 billion dollars and 10 billion dollars per year.
It is estimated that persons suffering a severe traumatic
brain injury may incur between 600,000.00 dollars and 1.9
million dollars in long term rehabilitative care.
If your family has been negatively affected due to
the negligence of a defective product, motor vehicle accident
or any number of personal injury matters resulting in a traumatic
brain injury (TBI) contact the personal
injury lawyers of Atkins & Markoff. With
law offices throughout Oklahoma and Oklahoma City, we are
prepared to review your potential case today. Please contact
us by filling out our contact form or call us toll free.
We are here to help you.
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